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X609 OVX

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,491 mi
Last recorded118,491 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 OVX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 118,491 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 110,312 miles

all 4 flexi pipes cracked and weathered

both front lower arm bushs cracked and worn

both rear beam bushs cracked and worn,and have slight play

both rear metal brake pipes weathered

front pads worn near mot limit 2mm

nearside front wheel buckled

surface rust all both rear floors near rear beam mounting points

Pass 1 Oct 2012 105,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish slightly

front brake pads worn

nearside door mirror glass held in with tape

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2012 105,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish slightly

front brake pads worn

nearside door mirror glass held in with tape

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2011 100,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

missfire under load

nearside front door mirror 'taped' together but secure

offside and nearside rear axle mount bushes split

offside front wheel rim inner part slightly damaged

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2011 100,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

missfire under load

nearside front door mirror 'taped' together but secure

offside and nearside rear axle mount bushes split

offside front tyre inner wall small cut

offside front wheel rim inner part slightly damaged

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,881 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 86,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 78,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Apr 2008 78,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,776 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 71,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,767 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,899 miles

nail in off side rear tyer

Fail 20 Jan 2006 50,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in off side rear tyer

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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X609 OVX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X609 OVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X609 OVX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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